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~ John Masefield Quotes ~
« on: January 10, 2015, 01:32:12 PM »
John Masefield Quotes


An English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967.
John Edward Masefield, OM, (1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967) was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967. He is remembered as the author of the classic children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and many memorable poems, including "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".

Here are some famous quotes by John Masefield. 




God warms his hands at man's heart when he prays.

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Re: ~ John Masefield Quotes ~
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2015, 01:32:55 PM »
Best trust the happy moments. ... The days that make us happy make us wise.

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Re: ~ John Masefield Quotes ~
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2015, 01:33:38 PM »
I must go down to the seas again to the lonely sea and the sky And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.

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Re: ~ John Masefield Quotes ~
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2015, 01:34:15 PM »
An art in which the artist by means of rhythm and great sincerity can convey to others the sentiment which he feels about life.

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Re: ~ John Masefield Quotes ~
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2015, 01:34:51 PM »
Once in a century a man may be ruined or made insufferable by praise. But surely once a minute something generous dies for want of it.